I know, how can I make it through? But let’s be specific here, I won’t be ordering wine once a week when I eat out. I still have my bevy of wine at home, so I’m not being a teetotaler here! In return, I’ll be donating the money from that glass of wine to one of the charities below. Easy peasy, yes?

If you’re not familiar with the cause, become so by visiting Amber West’s blog and learning all about the champion for this special cause. She’s brought together bloggers and writers over Twitter to help raise money by asking folks to give up one thing a week, be it a buying a book, a cup a coffee, bottled water, using toll roads, etc.

For me, I’m pledging to go without a glass of wine on a night out once a week for the next month. In return, I’ll donate to one of these fine charities. Feel free to join in! (These are charities Amber has identified, but feel free to contribute in whatever way you feel appropriate.)

Okay, it’s December. NaNoWriMo is officially, finally over. Whew. So, what have I learned? (Presented in no order, whatsoever…) OMG I need a haircut! Seriously people. And then I can do the tips purple again. Yay for free time! WTH happened to...